Order of Worship 5-25-25

WORSHIP OF GOD PRELUDE

Sunday, May 25, 2025 11 a.m. | Sanctuary

Elegy Jack Mitchener, organ

William Grant Still

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENGAGEMENT BENEDICTION CHORAL RESPONSE

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP WELCOME INVITATION TO WORSHIP

Bill Gabbard

All Things Bright and Beautiful

ROYAL OAK

DRAMATIC READING OF MARK 9 HYMN NO. 14 ANTHEM

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

MELITA

All Things Bright and Beautiful Sanctuary Choir; Jack Mitchener, organ

Rutter

OFFERTORY PRAYER OFFERTORY

George Trusler Prelude on Deep River Jack Mitchener, organ

DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 706) Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Adolphus Hailstork

OLD 100TH

Children K–5 may leave during this time for Kids Worship in room C-305 of the Children's Building.

SILENCE & PASTORAL PRAYER HYMN NO. 505 SCRIPTURE

SERMON

Rev. Brewer

Rev. Jonathan Hall

Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone

MAITLAND

Mark 8:27–37

Bill Gabbard

(p. 820 in your pew Bible)

A Snapshot of Mark’s Gospel

Rev. Ronnie Brewer

HYMN OF RESPONSE NO. 491 Wherever He Leads I’ll Go

FALLS CREEK

Those wishing to join Second-Ponce today are invited to come down front at this time.

It's a great day to worship & we're glad you're here!

Here's some additional information you may find helpful today.

REQUESTING MORE INFO I’ll follow my Christ who loves me so, Wherever He leads, I’ll go.

Bill Gabbard POSTLUDE

HYMN NO. 23

Rev. Hall

WELCOME TO SPdL

Trumpet Tune in D Major Jack Mitchener, organ

David N. Johnson

Green Pew Card Use it to share as much information as you like and drop it in the offering plate. We understand that some people are hesitant to fill out church cards. It's true—a member of our pastoral staff will reach out, but you won't be flooded with communication. Engagement with us will be at your own pace. Complete it online at spdl.org/connectcard.

FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND Restrooms & Water

There are restrooms on each floor of the church. Bathrooms with changing tables are on the third floor down from the Fellowship Hall.

Restrooms closest to the Sanctuary are near the church office. Water fountains are by the restrooms on each floor.

Emergency Care Greeters and Bible study leaders can help you receive first aid before & First Aid worship. If you need help during the service, see one of our uniformed officers just outside of the Sanctuary.

CHILDCARE DURING WORSHIP You may take your children (newborn–5th grade) to the Kids Club before the service or, if you prefer, they can stay with you in the Sanctuary for the entire hour or until the Doxology when kids leave with children's ministry leaders (unless otherwise stated in the Order of Worship). After the service, pick them up in the Kids Club.

JOINING THE CHURCH Second-Ponce enthusiastically welcomes you to make a commitment to Christ and our community of faith. At any time during the Hymn of Response, simply walk to the front of the Sanctuary where a member of our ministry team will greet you to begin the process. If you're uncomfortable being in the spotlight, that's ok! Speak with one of our ministers after worship and they'll walk you through an alternate plan.

WEEK AT A GLANCE Sunday, May 25 End of Day Year with God Sign Up Due Monday, May 26 All Day Office Closed for Memorial Day Noon Fellowship Supper RSVP Due Wednesday, May 28 3 p.m.

Volunteer Opportunity: VBS

Decorating

Wednesday, May 21 continued 5 p.m.

Fellowship Supper 6 p.m.

Community Night Activities 7:05 p.m.

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Sunday, June 1 9:15 a.m.

Coffee & Fellowship 9:45 a.m.

Bible Study & Sunday School

for All Ages 11 a.m.

Worship*

*This event is available in person and online via Zoom, YouTube or Facebook; check event details.

HAPPENING AT SPdL

HAPPENING AT SPdL

MONTHLY SMALL GROUP BOOK STUDY | A YEAR WITH GOD Sign up deadline TODAY | Meetings via Zoom Do you have trouble remaining faithful to spiritual practices in your life? Do you sometimes wish you had a few people with whom to discuss spiritual questions? If so, join our small group! Together we will read/work through the book A Year with God edited

by Richard Foster and Julia Roller, discussing what God has revealed to us during each month. Led by Karen Harwell and the Discipleship Council, the study will be a mixture of personal reading, practice and reflection followed by group discussion and periodic group practice. We'll choose a meeting days/times based on the group who signs up. RSVP by May 25. Contact Karen Harwell (kharwell@spdl.org) to sign up or ask questions.

WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP SUMMER SOIRÉE Thurs, June 5 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Mary Carlton's House Ladies, we're having a Summer Soirée and you're invited! Bring your favorite appetizer or salad to share with the group. Mary Carlton's address will be provided upon RSVP. Sign up by Wednesday, June 4, to Betsy Perkins or at www.spdl.org/events.

COMMUNITY NIGHT Wed, May 28 | Supper at 5 p.m. | Activities at 6 p.m.

Let’s kick off summer with a Community Night! We’ll eat Fellowship Supper at 5 p.m. and then enjoy fun activities together at 6 p.m.

Menu: Pot roast, mashed potatoes, veggies, salad and dessert RSVP: By Noon, Monday, May 26 DONATE PROPS AND TIME TO VBS We need tents and fake green Christmas trees to help set the camping scene for VBS. Allie has also created an Amazon Wishlist for those who prefer a different way to contribute. Scan this code to learn more about loaning and/or purchasing decor.

Setting the Scene All hands on deck! Come help us decorate for VBS. A variety of different skills are needed to make the Alaskan wilderness come to life. Join us for one or all of our decorating days:

PRIME TIMERS' FIELD TRIP & LUNCH Georgia Tech Papermaking Museum Tour & Lunch at the Varsity Tues, June 17 | Meet to ride bus: 9:15 a.m. | Return around 2 p.m.

Cost: $7 + your own lunch | Bus Transportation Provided Join us as we tour the Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking at Georgia Tech followed by lunch at the Varsity. We'll learn about how paper has been made through the centuries and explore everything from papyrus to molds and deckles. Then we'll answer the question "What'll ya have?" at the nearby Varsity. RSVP by Sun, June 8, to Vicki McCaskey at vmccaskey@spdl.org or 404.591.4344.

PASTOR SEARCH HAVE A SENIOR PASTOR CANDIDATE IN MIND? Email: pastorsearch@spdl.org | Info & Application Portal: www.spdl.org/pastorsearch The Pastor Search Committee welcomes your recommendations! Send names via email or submit the candidate's resume and letter of introduction using the application portal.

An ideal candidate snapshot, based on our answers to the Committee's survey, is included in the Church Profile. Check it out and prayerfully consider if you have a candidate to share.

• Wednesday, May 28 | 3 p.m.

• Saturday, May 31 | 1 p.m.

Growing in Christ and community– sharing God's love in the world.

May 25, 2025

WELCOME

TO Sunday WORSHIP We're glad you're here!

THIS MORNING'S MESSAGE

A Snapshot of Mark’s Gospel

SUMMER OF STRENGTHS Target start date: June 1 During the “Summer of Strengths,” we’ll unpack what we’ve learned from the Clifton Strengths assessment and practice applying it in our lives. After taking the assessment, group members will meet 3-4 times over the summer (depending on how many participants sign up) to discuss what they are learning and how they are growing into their God-given talents and gifts. A day/time for our Zoom meetings will be chosen by those who commit to participating. If you’ve already taken the assessment, you’re all ready to start. Contact Karen Harwell (kharwell@spdl.org) for more information and to sign up.

Mark 8:27–37

Rev. Ronnie Brewer

ACCEPTING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Deadline: June 4 It's scholarship time again! If you're interested in applying for a SPdL college scholarship, please complete the process no later than Wednesday, June 4. Find the application and its requirements at www.spdl.org/scholarships or in hard copies at the church office front desk or Welcome Center.

He called the crowd with His disciples and said to them, “If any wish to come after Me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow Me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for My sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? Indeed, what can they give in return for their life?

Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church | 2715 Peachtree Road NE | Atlanta, GA | 30305 404.266.8111 | www.spdl.org | FB, IG & YT: @secondponce

-Mark 8:34–37